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He joined the Moor Lane outfit in 2015 and the centre-half spent a few seasons with the Ammies, his time at the club including a promotion to the National League North and a memorable FA Cup run to the second round which captivated the nation as they knocked out Football League side Notts County.

He moved last summer to Curzon Ashton – who the Blues will be playing this season in English football’s sixth tier – before heading to Southport last November on a free transfer for the remainder of the 2017/18 season.

He departed the Sandgrounders in May after not being announced on their retained list.

Steve Howson (centre) during his time at Salford City. He has now signed for Chester FC. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)